Research And Development Project Manager

Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead Core Teams in the completion of product development plans to ensure product availability in alignment with the commercialization plans.
• Lead the development of integrated business plans and subsequent detailed commercialization plans for the product that incorporates the identified markets and balances a global roll-out to maximize success of the product.
• Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill project objectives and satisfy project / product requirements.
• Ensure team deliverables are in compliance with the company’s product development and quality processes.
• Manage and track project budget, cost and profit targets to meet established return on investment goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional senior leaders to drive success of the team.
• Drive a high performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and a commitment to results.
• Provide structured thinking to the project team on the overall approach and delegate tasks as appropriate based on expectations established for members of the team.
• Coach team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills.
• Coach and mentor Core Team Leaders that do not reside in the PMO.
• Lead the team in appropriate decision making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
• Demonstrate product development process knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables that meet the market’s needs.
• Provide feedback to functional departments during the company’s annual planning process on product development requirements, including financial and human resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. MS, MBA , Engineering Degree or other advanced degree preferred
• PMP certification preferred. Length of Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of large complex product development projects, preferably in the medical device industry